I never thought that at the age of 27, I would become a round-the-clock drinker. The isolation of the lockdown period made my love for alcohol turn into a detrimental addiction. And what made it dangerously easy for me, and many others like myself, was the convenience of alcohol delivery through apps like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats.

These platforms, originally designed to provide the ease of accessing food and beverages in the comfort of one's home, inadvertently became a fuel for my alcoholism.

Imagine battling an addiction and being just a few taps away from getting your next drink without any confrontation or awareness from the outside world. That's the dark reality that apps are enabling for countless individuals struggling with alcohol dependency. This ease of access is not just a personal anecdote but a widespread issue, with statistics backing it up.

According to the World Health Organization, alcohol consumption increased globally during the lockdown period, and easy access via delivery apps played a significant role. In the UK alone, alcohol sales online surged by 30% in 2020.

This statistic highlights how delivery apps make it possible to bypass the safeguards that might exist in physical stores, such as ID checks and the undeniable prospect of human judgment. 

It's time to rethink how alcohol is sold through these platforms. There should be stricter regulations and restrictions, if not an outright ban, on the sale of alcohol via delivery services. Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats should prioritize the well-being of their users over profit, and the government should step in to ensure the safety and health of the public.

Please, join me in urging Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats, and our government to take immediate action towards banning or regulating alcohol sales on these platforms.

Let's create a safer digital marketplace for everyone. Sign this petition today and help make a positive change.